shocking

Definition

  • adjective: very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust
  • adjective: extremely startling, distressing, or offensive
  • synonyms: horrible, horrific, ghastly

Examples

  • The fact that he was married to another woman was a 'shocking' discovery. = It was 'shocking' to discover that he was married to another woman.

  • The number of young teenagers who smoke is 'shocking'.

  • The building is in a 'shocking' state.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Next week By Larry king ... - 'N Ouwe man with glasses, with notes on the ground ... The guests you look, although he has just heard. Next week, they are shocking and harig, and they are live. Leunt always forward, pointed shoulders, clenched eyes, very Jewish. Quiet please, there is really here. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie